1.9 JTDm vs 2.0 GME Turbo

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.0 GME Turbo ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+6 points over 1.9 JTDm
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.9 JTDm Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 GME Turbo Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.9 JTDm
2.0 GME Turbo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
72
Years
2003--2011
2016--present
Displacement
1910 cc
1995 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
120--170 hp
200--280 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,000
€950--€3,100

Character

1.9 JTDm

"GT/159/Brera. Fiat 1.9 JTD based. DMF failure common. EGR fouling. Swirl flap issues on intake manifold. Turbo actuator. Alfa tax on parts. Fun to drive, expensive to keep."

2.0 GME Turbo

"Giulia/Stelvio heart. FCA-developed, strong output. Oil consumption reports early on but improving with updates."

Issues Comparison

1.9 JTDm 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €600--€1,400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR + swirl flap clogging €200--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

2.0 GME Turbo 3

▲ HIGH
Electrical/ECU system faults €500--€2,000 0 km--∞
● MODERATE
Battery drain / management issues €150--€500 0 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo O-ring oil leak €300--€600 50,000 km--100,000 km

Models

1.9 JTDm 0

No models listed.

2.0 GME Turbo 3

Cherokee 2.0T KL 2013--2022 SUV Giulia 2.0 GME T4 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.0 GME T4 949 2017--2024 SUV
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